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AJ56 DFE

2006 Vauxhall Vectra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,245 mi
Last recorded114,245 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vectra85,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 DFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVectra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 114,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 100,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 91,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner tread out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner tread out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 87,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 80,721 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 72,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 67,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear noise on suspension, poss shock absorber

Pass 23 Apr 2016 64,326 miles

slight noise from rear suspension

Pass 25 Apr 2015 58,777 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 54,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system bracket missing but still well supported

Fail 26 Mar 2014 54,513 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system bracket missing but still well supported

Pass 18 Apr 2013 50,127 miles

1 exhaust mounting corroded away

rear shock absorbers slightly diminished damping effect

Fail 16 Apr 2013 50,126 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

1 exhaust mounting corroded away

rear shock absorbers slightly diminished damping effect

Pass 26 Apr 2012 45,085 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 36,807 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,573 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vectra?

Based on 7,582,833 MOT tests across 740,847 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
7,435
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
740,847
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 540,198
Brake pipe excessively corroded 415,488
Registration plate lamp not working 211,691
coil spring broken 205,025
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 200,669
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AJ56 DFE is a 2006 Vauxhall Vectra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Vectra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 85,288 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vectra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 540,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ56 DFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vectra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 20 years old, this Vauxhall Vectra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ56 DFE registered?

AJ56 DFE is a 2006 Vauxhall Vectra, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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